The pandemic is political. While COVID-19 is essentially a public health crisis with massive economic effects, political decisions facilitated the spread of the virus, and politics guides how governments are working to keep it at …
Lire le texteI'm pleased to announce the publication of a new edited book on The Crown and Parliament. The book was inspired by a May 2014 conference on the subject held by the Canadian Study of Parliament Group. …
Lire le texteThe Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear a Charter challenge against the oath to the Queen that's required of new citizen. My fellow blogger Léonid Sirota was unimpressed with the decision. He also didn't …
Lire le texteThese questions should be pretty simple to answer. Shortly after the federal election began, the Privy Council Office (PCO) released Canada’s caretaker guidelines. They’re right here for all to read. Regardless, the past weeks have …
Lire le texteAdvocates of parliamentary reform in Canada often look to the United Kingdom for inspiration. The British Parliament features greater backbench independence, more insightful committees, and a revamped upper house. When it comes to reforming the …
Lire le texteOver the coming months, Canadians will watch as several thousand positions in the upper echelons of the American executive branch are filled by presidential appointees. This is a complex and time-consuming process, with nominees having …
Lire le texteCanada’s system of government isn’t easy to understand. As a parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy that relies on rules that have evolved over hundreds of years, the intricacies of our system aren’t obvious and can …
Lire le texteJohn Ivison has a provocative piece today in the National Post on the irrelevance of Parliament. It echoes and expands on the concerns many journalists, politicians and academics have expressed about the legislature in recent years. …
Lire le textePrime Minister Harper has presented a motion to the House of Commons announcing an extension and expansion of Canada's mission against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). Despite what is being reported …
Lire le texteMeghan and Harry’s decision to live in Canada is a mixed blessing for monarchists and republicans alike. Many monarchists will be pleased to have a semipermanent royal-ish couple in the country, though they are aware …
Lire le texteWhat should we call the leader of a party who we expect will be appointed Premier or Prime Minister but who doesn't hold the office yet? Two terms have been widely used since Tuesday's election in …
Lire le texteBill C-51, the Conservative government's anti-terrorism legislation, has sparked renewed debate about Parliament's role in overseeing Canada's intelligence services. Opposition parties and former prime ministers have questioned why the bill does not include measures to …
Lire le texteThe British and Canadian monarchies are undergoing a transition. Now 91 years old, Queen Elizabeth II is cutting back on public engagements, and it's unlikely that she'll undertake any royal tours outside of the United …
Lire le texteQueen Elizabeth II is Canada's longest reigning post-Conquest monarch. She surpassed Queen Victoria’s tenure on September 9, 2015. Owing to their longevity, a woman has been sovereign of Canada for the majority of its post-Confederation history. …
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